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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
7
More than 900 people found teaching positions through the United States employment service in 1943, a 10 percent rise from 1942. Calls to schools for teachers rose, applications fell, and personal office visits increased. The shortage is blamed on higher salaries elsewhere and few qualified male seniors available.
Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin saw 5.5 million workers earn wage credits in 1942. McCarthy reports regional push to extend coverage to about 20 million workers and protect service members rights. Regional grants for old age aid totaled over $52 million with varying monthly payments. aid to dependent children and the blind also noted.
A 25 percent monthly rate applies to loans from Household Finance with no guarantors. Loans range from $20 to $300 for jobs, with repayment in monthly installments and total costs shown in the plan. Cash is offered to pay debts, taxes, medical bills, or help relatives, with contact options provided.
New York reports a pocket sized booklet issued by the National Recreation Association to chase boredom during long sea voyages and waits at depots. Fun En Route runs 34 pages and offers 57 brain teasers and tricks using coins pencils matches cards or toothpicks for servicemen and women aboard ships trains planes and submarines.
In Auckland a New Zealand Supreme Court case over slang meanings led to a witness saying a "copper" meant a washing utensil not a police officer. Justice Fair traced "bunk" to bunkum meaning nonsense and the counsel sought no new complications.
Washington reports a thaw in party tensions as governors from below the Mason Dixon line praised Vice President Wallace and Speaker Rayburn after a conference. They discussed freight rate equality and indicated continued unity with President Roosevelt, though no call for a fourth term.
The editor states letters must be signed and include name and address to receive consideration. Personal policy attacks will publish the author’s name if requested or not, while non attacking letters may have the name withheld at the editor's discretion. The editor reserves the right to destroy communications.
Legion posts outline final plans for the annual banquet to be held January 20 at the Legion club rooms. Highlights include talks by officials and Judge George P. Ruediger as toastmaster, with attendance noted from the mid winter conference in Madison Wisconsin.
In Salmon Idaho wild goats are said to have gold like teeth but taxidermist Frank Keefer and rangers debunk the claim noting the shiny flakes are fool's gold or mica found in the Salmon river country.
Canada expands its diplomatic corps entering Victory Year 1944 by elevating four ministers plenipotentiary to ambassadorial rank. Leighton McCarthy already named ambassador to Washington. L. D. Wilgress Major General Victor Odlum and Jean Desy also receive ambassador status as Canadian envoys to Russia, China and Brazil.
Wm. Koch of Ferryville Wisconsin argues anglers and commercial fishermen must cooperate to protect fish during winter pool drops ordered by engineers for wartime needs. He notes potential mass winter kill in inland waters and urges public protest to limit further water lowering while stressing shared use of the Mississippi by sport and commercial sectors.
In Shaker Heights four women were fined for gambling and seven more were warned by Mayor William J. Van Aken that future offenses would bring six months in jail. He chided them with no long speech, noting they were old enough to know better.
A speaker warns another with a jail sentence if caught gambling again, noting the legal consequences and urging restraint. The terse exchange implies ongoing tension and potential legal action related to gambling activities.
In Westby Wisconsin on Sunday January 9 the Immanuel Lutheran church members and friends honored Rev. M. A. Egge and his family with a farewell reception after nearly seven years of service. Rev. J. M. Amundson spoke on the pastor’s parish work and memories were shared by several congregants. A monetary gift was given to the pastor and family.
The church Men’s Club of Trinity Lutheran will meet Thursday night. Attorney Otto Schlabach will speak. Committee in charge includes L. Rogstad, F. Trevalle, L. Kirby and E. Knutson.
The OPA will issue special gasoline rations to servicemen traveling to and from convalescent homes or recuperating from illness or wounds. Lyle S. Gilbert, chairman, said the action follows requests from the war and navy departments citing that automobile travel aids recovery. Rations require leave papers and a medical certificate approving automobile transport.
Me hitabel a nine year old cat has journeyed 30000 miles visiting 35 states and Mexico sailed at sea and flown at 10000 feet with owners Mr and Mrs R M Steiner taking her on every move
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